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title: "Open access UTM build and test services"
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# Open access UTM build and test services

Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6f3e307-10fb-43c4-ae8e-2fe801c93a59

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## Summary

The procurement process involves an open tender issued by Connected Places Catapult for the project titled "Open access UTM build and test services". This project focuses on developing, building, and testing an Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) framework for drone operations below 400ft. The procurement is classified under the "Aircraft and spacecraft" industry category and is set in Milton Keynes, England. The tender period is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st June 2020, and the anticipated contract period running from 24th June 2020 to 31st March 2021. The estimated value for this project is £170,000, with a minimum threshold of £160,000, soliciting bids through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of aviation data and software development, particularly for those specialising in UTM systems. Companies with experience in developing UTM platforms, collaborative development, and conducting flight trials will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement could lead to a valuable partnership in advancing drone operation technologies and expand business growth in the aerospace sector.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) relates to a nine (9) month CR&D project to develop, build and test the Open-Access UTM framework for drone operations below 400ft. The project will include the development of the principal architectural features, communications interfaces and some of the services together with multi-stakeholder testing and simulations leading to field-trials. This ITT is being issued for the procurement of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) expertise in the following areas: * Experience of having developed own UTM platform, services and interfaces * In-house software development capability with experience of aviation data * Experience of collaborative development of UTM including necessary documentation * Experience of flight-trials and evaluation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67ed84f-06b5-4d21-964e-c546fff983b4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

## Release History

- 11 May 2020 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67ed84f-06b5-4d21-964e-c546fff983b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67ed84f-06b5-4d21-964e-c546fff983b4
  11th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ts.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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